2023 HATCH | HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (www.hudsonalpha.org) is an independent, nonprofit organization with the vision to leverage the synergy between discovery, education, medicine, entrepreneurship and economic development in genomic sciences to improve the human condition around the globe. The HudsonAlpha biotechnology campus consists of 152 acres within Cummings Research Park, one of the world’s leading science and technology parks. The state-of-the-art facilities co-locate nonprofit scientific researchers, entrepreneurs, clinicians and educators for biological research and development. HudsonAlpha is an international leader in genetics and genomics research and education and is home to more than 40 diverse biotech companies on campus. Through singularly-focused efforts as well as collaborations between people of diverse backgrounds, HudsonAlpha crosses boundaries to spark innovation and growth.

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology - Paul Propst Center

NOTE: Join our Discord server for updates, new information and to ask questions from the hackathon moderators - <a href="https://discord.gg/gY73W8Vnnc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://discord.gg/gY73W8Vnnc</a> Powered by <a href="http://hudsonalpha.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology</a> and <a href="https://www.newleafdigital.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Urban Engine</a>. Description: The HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge is a unique event to engage the development community and take on challenges in life sciences using business strategy, software development and technology. Goal: Inspire creativity through collaboration, and energize the current and next generation of problem-solvers to conceive and construct innovative solutions to biotech challenges.Prize money is up for grabs! -----Date: March 3-5, 2023Location: HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Paul Propst Center (800 Hudson Way, Huntsville, AL 35806)Cost: $10/participant -----<h2>Previous Year&#x27;s Challenges:</h2>Challenge 1: Quest for the Ultimate Trail MixDid you know that there are over 1000 varieties of fruit and nut trees? Some of those are specific to only one or two small tree stands in the world. Cataloguing and describing those rare varieties is not only important commercially, but also scientifically as they can reveal some pretty amazing adaptations that could help farmers of the future. Although the database work is underway, the utility of the catalogue is still being explored. Use your skills in database management, UI/UX and API integration to build a web app that provides both scientifically relevant data presentation and a beautiful design for comparing the vast diversity of fruit and nuts around the globe.Challenge 2: Burn FHIR, BurnElectronic Health/Medical Records (EHR/EMR) are being used to keep track of your medications, lab results and office visits. Unfortunately, there is only so much that individual EHR/EMRs can do on their own and interoperability of one EHR/EMR to another is very challenging. Fortunately, data standards are beginning to be implemented around health data in the form of the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR). Additionally, some EHR/EMR systems have implemented integrations for Smart-on-FHIR which allows 3rd party applications to be accessible within their software. Burn FHIR, Burn is all about creating a Smart-on-FHIR app that presents genomic test data back to a provider within the EHR/EMR.Challenge 3: More than Pharm to TableOne of the fastest growing area of genomic testing is in a field called pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenomics uses DNA signatures and large population studies to predict how an individual’s genomic data can provide insights into how that individual will process and react to certain medications. Although there is good data out there, it is not always as simple as a one-to-one cause and effect. Additionally, there are multiple resources that can inform interpretation, including the FDA, CPIK, and PharmGKB. More Than Pharm to Table asks participants to create a custom web-based application to interpret pharmacogenomic data by pulling resources from a variety of databases, creating custom interpretation fields and generating both an API and PDF endpoint.-----<h2>Judging Criteria:</h2>Impact - How much impact (quality and quantity) can this solution have? Does this solution address the problem in a highly significant way?Creativity - How creative is the team’s approach? Is the solution new? Does the solution represent something that isn’t being addressed by the market?Complexity - How much progress did the team make during the event? Did they start from scratch or build on an existing solution?Product - How user friendly is the technology? How fully formed/mature is the idea?Presentation - Did the team effectively communicate their solution? Did they tell the story of the project and why it is important in a compelling way? How well did they respond to questions from judges?-----<h2>General Tech Challenge Rules:</h2>* Teams are limited to 5 participants.* Participants must sign up for the event in Eventbrite and sign all of the waivers in order to to participate.* All code must be created during the event. Use of open source libraries are allowed as long as the project is publicly available. Use of commercial software is also allowed.* Use of design mocks or wireframes will not be allowed during the presentation. We want real working software and apps.* Judging will be based off of a 5 minute video submission with demo of the technology. * Participants must provide their own laptops, and mobile/tablet devices for use during the event.* Come on your own or create a team. We also want to encourage collaboration among attendees so if you find a team or person with a valuable asset to support your idea/concept, feel free to team up when you arrive. -----<h2>FAQ’s:</h2><h3>1. What is the HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge??</h3>The HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge is a hackathon hosted by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. During this event, teams take on exciting challenges in biotech and attempt to solve those challenges through innovation and creativity. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the new frontiers in biotech and work collaboratively to create solutions.<h3>2. Who can participate?</h3>High school students, college students, and adults interested in taking on challenges are welcome! There are two categories of teams: high school and college/adult. You don’t have to be a member of a team to sign up. We’ll make sure to get you on one!<h3>3. I don’t have a team. Now what?</h3>It is not necessary to be a part of a team entering the HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge. At the beginning of the event, we will host a team-building exercise in which you can identify the best “fit” for your interests and skills. You also can choose to work independently - but hackathon participants say half the fun is the collaboration and creativity that occurs within a team dynamic.<h3>4. Where will it take place?</h3>HATCH 2023 will be onsite at HudsonAlpha, located in Huntsville, Ala. at Cummings Research Park. <h3>5. Why are you hosting this event?</h3>Good science comes from a combination of a solid background of knowledge, a creative idea, and the ability to work with data. Increasingly, science problems are being solved through the application and manipulation of big data. The HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge is a great opportunity to introduce the coding community – and students – to genomics, genetics and the future of biotechnology.<h3>6. Does it cost money?</h3>We are charging $10/person to participate. This holds your spot and includes a t-shirt + swag box. <h3>7. What is genomics and biotech?</h3>At it’s core, biotechnology uses biological processes (organisms, proteins, enzymes, genes) to create or enhance products that impact life. Modern biotechnology is powered by our understanding of DNA: specifically how genetic instructions create the building blocks of life and that changes in those DNA instructions alter physical characteristics associated with human health, agriculturally important plants and livestock and bio-based sources of energy. Today’s technologies generate enormous amounts of genetic information, requiring new tools to organize, analyze, and visualize this data.<h3>8. What if I don’t know anything about biotech and genetics, or writing code? Can I still come?</h3>Absolutely! Learning is a big component of the HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge. We will offer workshops on the science to get you up to speed. Also, mentors will be available on and off throughout the two days to offer advice and answer your questions. The challenges will require a variety of skillsets, so if writing code isn’t one of them, don’t worry.<h3>9. Who will be there?</h3>Students, professionals, scientists, software developers, and more.<h3>10. What is Urban Engine?</h3>Urban Engine, formerly New Leaf Digital, propels the growth of North Alabama’s economy and accelerates STEAM innovation by connecting aspiring entrepreneurs and established business leadership to educational resources, talent, and community. Urban Engine is the Huntsville-based nonprofit organization that facilitates CoWorking Night, 32/10, community hackathons, and OpenHuntsville.com)<h3>11. What can I win?</h3>$5000 in cash prizes is up for grabs!<h3>12. I still have a question. Who can I contact?</h3>Please email: techchallenge@hudsonalpha.org<h3></h3>

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